Margaritaville at Sea

Also called: MAS

Parent company: Classica Cruise Operator Ltd.

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Official site Deck plans Agent portal: Margaritaville at Sea Trade Portal See where they sail

What to say on a call

Best for

Short/casual getawaysCasino playersBudget-conscious Florida/Gulf drive-market travelersBachelor/bachelorette & party groups

1Short, affordable 2–10 night cruises from Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida (Miami and Galveston, Texas planned from 2027), with a laid-back Margaritaville island theme
2Easy drive-to-port getaways, a good fit for first-timers and quick weekend trips
3Simple, casual vibe with Margaritaville restaurants and bars onboard; note that drinks, Wi-Fi, and specialty dining are extra

Payments & cancellations

Final payment

Per cruise line

76/91/121 days prior to sailing depending on cruise length

2-5 night cruises: due 76 days before sailing. 6-7 night cruises: due 91 days before sailing. 8+ night cruises: due 121 days before sailing.

Deposit

Not published by the cruise line

Cancellation penalties

Per cruise line

Tiered penalty schedule up to 100% inside 30 days

Per guest, by cruise length. 120-91 days: no charge for 2-7 nights (except nonrefundable deposits); 8+ nights, full deposit or 25% of total cruise price, whichever is greater. 90-76 days: no charge for 2-5 nights; 6+ nights, full deposit or 50%. 75-61 days: full deposit or 50% (all lengths). 60-31 days: full deposit or 75%. 0-30 days: 100% (no refund). Prepaid gratuities are refunded in full.

Onboard extras & packages

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Gratuities (standard rooms): $22.00 per person, per nightPer cruise line
Gratuities (suites): $25.00 per person, per nightPer cruise line
Drink package: From US$49.99 pp/night (Islander, Beachcomber) or from US$69.99 pp/night (Paradise), Ultimate Beverage ChillPer cruise line
Premium drink package: Ultimate Beverage Chill is the top (and only alcoholic) package: from US$69.99 pp/night (Paradise), from US$49.99 (Islander/Beachcomber); drinks up to $20, max 15/day, + 20% service chargePer cruise line
Soda package: US$12.00 pp/night (Unlimited Soda Package)Per cruise line
Non-alcoholic package: Not yet verified
Wi-Fi (basic): From US$19.99 per device/night (Coconut Telegraph Connect, messaging apps); Basic WiFi (browsing) from US$26.99 per device/nightPer cruise line
Wi-Fi (premium): From US$39.99 per device/night (Coconut Telegraph Business WiFi); Premium WiFi (streaming) from US$30.99 per device/nightPer cruise line
Specialty dining package: US$89 pp (Prime Dining Package, 3 specialty meals); Islander Ultimate Dining Chill US$159 ppPer cruise line
Specialty dining (avg per meal): US$55 pp (JWB Prime Steakhouse dinner); Sparkling Brunch US$19.90 ppPer cruise line
Fitness classes: $10 to $20 per classUnofficial tip
Spa / thermal pass: Not yet verified
Air program: Not yet verified
Other fees & perks: Fuel supplement: Paradise $15 per person, per night (as of June 1, 2024); Islander $0 per person, per night. Also a 20% service charge on optional onboard purchases (room service, spa, specialty dining, beverages) effective Feb 1, 2025.Per cruise line

Accessibility & special needs

Open the cruise line's accessibility pageThe 'Accessible Cruising' policy page covers mobility, vision, hearing, service animals, medical equipment and deadlines.

How to tell the cruise line: Fill in the Accommodations Questionnaire (sent by the Access Desk by email, fax or mail) or contact the Access Desk at least 45 days before sailing (90 days for sign language interpreters, 30 days for port boarding help, 7 days for early boarding). Per cruise line
Wheelchairs & scooters: Guests can bring their own wheelchair or scooter if it's under 26 inches wide and stored in the cabin, or rent from Special Needs at Sea, the preferred partner. Motorized chairs and scooters can't go on tenders without roll-on access, anything 100 pounds or more can't transfer, and there's no refund if a guest can't go ashore. Per cruise line
Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing: Blind and low-vision guests get braille in public areas, large-print menus, readers and a ship orientation. Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests get assistive listening devices, a visual-tactile alert kit, TTY phones, a private muster drill, and sign language interpreters with 90 days' notice. Per cruise line
Service animals: Only trained service dogs are allowed (no emotional support animals, pets or dogs in training). Tell the Access Desk 45 days before the cruise and bring up-to-date vaccination records, including rabies, plus a USDA or international health certificate. Per cruise line
Medical equipment & pregnancy: All types of oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP, are allowed with advance notice to the Access Desk. Self-run dialysis equipment is welcome, and doctor-assisted dialysis goes through Dialysis at Sea; guests who will be 24 weeks pregnant or more at any point in the cruise can't sail. Per cruise line

Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium

Loyalty program

Players Club (casino rewards)Per cruise line

1Bronze — join free (entry tier)
2Silver — 1,000 cumulative tier points
3Gold — 7,500 cumulative tier points
4Platinum — 15,000 cumulative tier points

Guests may say

“Players Club”, “casino rewards card”, “casino status”

Casino status match on request: guests upload another casino's offer (land-based or cruise) on the Players Club Status Match form. The team reviews it and emails a matched cruise offer with VIP perks. It is not automatic.

Military & veterans

The 'Heroes Sail Free' offer gives US active and former military (plus first responders, educators, medical staff and government employees) free interior cabins for the first 2 guests on select dates, or an extra 20% off. Guests must be verified GOVX members and book through GOVX.

Per cruise line

Taxes and fees are extra. Space is limited and blackout dates apply. The page's URL suggests a seasonal offer, so check it's still live before quoting. No end date is given.

How military rates work → Premium

Airport transfers

We couldn't find this line's transfer rules on its site. Call the cruise line to ask whether they offer transfers for this sailing.

What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.

Cruise family

Classica Cruise Operator Ltd.

No sister cruise lines on this site.

Loyalty between brands: Standalone: casino Players Club only.

No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.

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Good to know

Infants must be at least 6 months old
Per cruise line
Infants must be at least 6 months old on the sail date. Guests with a younger infant are denied boarding.
Pregnancy limit: under 24 weeks
Per cruise line
Guests who will reach the 24th week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise cannot sail. Others need a physician's letter confirming they are fit to sail.
Age rules: booking 18+, drinking 21+, casino 18+
Per cruise line
The guest making the booking must be 18 or older (21 for Cruise & Stay packages). The drinking age is 21 and the casino age is 18. Guests under 18 must share a stateroom with an adult.
No outside drinks, including water and soda
Per cruise line
Guests cannot bring any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks aboard, including water, soda and juice, at embarkation or on port days.
Luggage limit: two 50 lb bags
Per cruise line
Each guest gets two standard bags of up to 50 lb each. Extra, oversized or overweight items (including coolers and golf clubs) cost $55 each, and items over 100 lb cost $80 each.
Dress code: casual chic
Per cruise line
Evenings are casual chic. Select restaurants require collared shirts, blouses, pants, dresses or skirts. Tank tops and swimsuits are not allowed in dining areas.

Fleet

Ships: 2 ships sailing (Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and Islander); Beachcomber joins in January 2027Per cruise line
Newest ship: Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber (entering service January 2027)Per cruise line
Ship classes: N/A (individual ships, no named class)

Coming soon

All new ships

Margaritaville at Sea BeachcomberJanuary 2027 · Miami, FL Now selling Per cruise line Preview

Where they sail

BahamasKey WestWestern Caribbean/Mexico

Learn these regions

Caribbean Bahamas & Cruise-Line Private Islands

Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 26 Oct 2026

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